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Mar- 2022 -7 March
Disney: Normal Character Meet ‘n Greets Returning ‘Soon’
It appears that the days of socially-distanced character meet ‘n greets will be coming to an end to the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort. The news was shared by Disney's CFO Christine McCarthy during the Morgan Stanley Tech, Media, and Telecom Conference on Monday, March 7, 2022, and then relayed across social media by reporters like Scott Gustin (whose Tweet you can read b
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7 March
Bob Chapek Sets Record Straight on Political Silence in Company Memo
Bob Chapek and The Walt Disney Company continue to face backlash for choosing to remain silent on Florida's Parental Rights in Education bill instead of satisfying a vocal contingent's demands to provide corporate support against the legislation. We at Disney Fanatic have reported twice now that Chapek and the Disney leadership see best to face the situation internally and through the content, it
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7 March
Disney Publishing Shares a Glimpse into the “Magic of Storytelling”
Disney's Magic of Storytelling campaign is underway, and Disney is providing a behind-the-scenes look into how this charitable endeavor happens! Emily Wagner, a Digital Employee Communications Manager for Disney Parks, Experiences & Products, recently shared an interview with a Disney Publishing Worldwide employee on the Disney Parks Blog. Disney and the nonprofit organization First Book have bee
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7 March
Attention Disney-Bound Drivers: FL Gas Prices Near $5/Gallon!
Whether driving from out of state, picking up a rental car at the airport, or borrowing a vehicle from a friend, Walt Disney World Resort Guests–and all tourists visiting the Greater Orlando Area–are going to face the highest gas prices the Sunshine State has seen in years. According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Florida is sitting over $4 per gallon with Prem
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7 March
Idina Menzel Responds to Little Girl Singing “Let It Go” in Ukraine
The past two weeks have been dark as the world watches Russia's attack on Ukraine, but organizations, celebrities, and people worldwide have been offering aid to Ukrainians however they can. Ukrainians themselves have exhibited remarkable strength in the face of the Russian invasion, and when footage of a Ukrainian girl singing the famous Frozen hit song “Let It Go” from within a bomb
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7 March
Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Offers Free Gifts for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
Even though the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort has already been a magical experience for many Disney Park Guests, it's also been the gift that keeps on giving in terms of merchandise, food, and special offers or contests (including this wedding dress contest!). Now the Disney and Pixar mobile game Disney Sorcerer's Arena is continuing that gift-giving with some extra-special free
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7 March
CONFIRMED: Disney+ Making Muppets’ ‘Electric Mayhem’ Series
It appears that the rumors are true! Disney+ has ordered an original series centered around the legendary Muppet rock band, “Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.” According to Variety: The series, titled “The Muppets Mayhem” will follow the band as they try to record their first ever album. Lilly Singh will star as Nora, the human junior A&R executive tasked with managing The Electric Ma
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7 March
OpEd: Minnie Mouse’s New Outfit Is Pajamas, Not a Pantsuit
Disney fans have already seen Minnie Mouse change her outfit, since Minnie and many other Walt Disney World characters have been sporting some 50th-anniversary styles as part of the Walt Disney World Resort celebration, but Minnie Mouse recently changed her look more dramatically by donning a strange pantsuit — and fans like myself have not been particularly impressed by the pajamas she's ac
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7 March
TikTok: Kid Asks Crush Why ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ During EPCOT Show
At EPCOT's The Living Seas with Nemo and Friends, the show “Turtle Talk with Crush” continues to be a crowd favorite, especially for little kids. For years, cutting-edge interactive technology has allowed Guests of all ages to have a conversation with the most totally righteous dude in the sea. The questions kids have for Crush–and his responses–usually give their parents a
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6 March
‘Encanto’ Wins Another ‘Animated Feature Film’ Award
Another day, another award going into Casita's trophy case. On Sunday, March 6, Disney's Encanto took home the Art Director Guild's award for an Animated Feature Film. Walt Disney Animation shared the news on its Instagram, saying, “A magical home and a magical family ✨ #Encanto is the Art Directors Guild Awards winner for Animated Feature Film! Congratulations to Ian Gooding, Lorelay Bové,
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